Tracy Coenen, Forensic Accountant and Fraud Investigator
Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF has personally investigated several hundred frauds in a wide variety of industries. Her work includes fraud examinations and financial investigations in cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, divorce and family law, and insurance fraud. Tracy has served as an expert witness in numerous cases in state and federal courts involving damage calculations, commercial contract disputes, shareholder disputes and criminal defense.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in Wisconsin (1999) and Illinois (2004)
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)
Education
Master of Business Administration – Marquette University
Honors Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law Studies – Marquette University
Related Experience
- Adjunct Instructor at Marquette University (2014-2017)
- Adjunct Professor at Concordia University – Wisconsin (2001-2009, 2013-2014)
- Adjunct Faculty for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (2006-2007)
- NACVA Litigation Forensics Board member (2020-2023)
- NACVA – Instructor Foundations of Financial Forensics (2018, 2020), Fraud Risk Management (2015 to 2017), Cornerstones of Financial Forensics (2012-2013)
- Journal of Accountancy Editorial Adviser (2008-2015)
- The Value Examiner Editorial Board (2010-2014)
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Lifestyle Analysis in Divorce Cases: Investigating Spending and Finding Hidden Income and Assets (American Bar Association, 1st Edition 2014, 2nd Edition 2020 )
- CPA’s Handbook of Fraud and Commercial Crime Prevention (AICPA, 2009-2015)
- Expert Fraud Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide (Wiley, 2009)
- Essentials of Corporate Fraud (Wiley, 2008)
Courses Authored
- Fraud Investigation Series (CPA Crossings 2020)
- Fundamentals and Techniques for Conducting Fraud Investigations (NACVA 2019)
- Traders and Taxes (Millionaire Media, LLC, 2018)
- CPA Services in Divorce and Family Law (Bisk Education, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)
- Introduction to Litigation Services (Bisk Education, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)
- Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) Fraud Risk Management Course (NCAVA, 2013)
- Foundations of Financial Forensics (NACVA/AICPA, 2012) – Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Investigation (Chapter 13)
Awards
- 2013 Outstanding Member, presented by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
- 2010 Marquette University Alumni National Awards winner, receiving the Entrepreneurial Award from the College of Business Administration
- 2007 winner of the Hubbard Award, presented by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- 2002 Women of Influence award winner, presented by the Business Journal
Meet Tracy Coenen, Forensic Accountant and Fraud Investigator
Tracy talks about financial statement fraud
